Obituaries

Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama

Paulette Freeman-Shenk

Paulette Freeman-Shenk

Jul 31, 2020

Paulette Freeman-Shenk 77, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 after her year-long battle with bladder cancer. Paulette was born on July 20, 1943 in Mobile, Alabama. She was a 1961 Murphy High School graduate and worked for 20 years at University of South Alabama for Anesthesia Associates. Paulette was preceded in death by her parents, Pierce Lee Reeves and Modine...

Larry Kent Arrowood

Larry Kent Arrowood

Jul 31, 2020

LILLIAN, AL. Mr. Larry Kent Arrowood, Age 82, a native of Virginia and a resident of Lillian, AL passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran where he worked in the underground Missle Task Force. He then worked at Exxon until his retirement and then held numerous other jobs as a grounds keeper at...

Georgia Ann Stapleton

Georgia Ann Stapleton

Jul 30, 2020

Georgia Ann Stapleton, age 78, of Daphne, Alabama passed away on July 30, 2020. Previously, she resided in Burlington, NC. Ann graduated from St. Joseph’s College in Emmitsburg, MD and was a homemaker for many years, raising her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Helen Allnutt, and a daughter, Catherine. Ann is survived by her...

Dalton Logan DeFilippi

Dalton Logan DeFilippi

Jul 30, 2020

Dalton Logan DeFilippi, age 16, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020. Dalton was a student at Daphne High School and was a member of the basketball and track teams. He was also involved in the Young Life Student Ministries and 3Circle Church Student Ministries and worked at HC Lawn and Garden Design. Dalton was preceded...

Sue Opitz Swanson

Sue Opitz Swanson

Jul 30, 2020

Sue Opitz Swanson Born in Fallon, Nevada on April 21, 1942, passed away July 30, 2020. While an infant, her family moved back to the Opitz Farm in Anthony, N. M. Over the years she lived in N. M., Colorado, and Texas. She had a career in banking and bookstore Management. In 1975 she and her 10 old son, Lance...

Willy Jeanette Toler

Willy Jeanette Toler

Jul 30, 2020

Willy Jeanette Toler, age 76, a resident of Foley, Alabama passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Foley and worked for many years at Gulf Telephone. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley R. Toler She is survived by son, Stan (Donna) Toler , Foley, AL; daughters, Shannon (James) Warren, Samford,...

George Frederick Kirchoff, Jr.

George Frederick Kirchoff, Jr.

Jul 29, 2020

George Frederick Kirchoff, Jr. died July 29, 2020. He was born on August 26, 1932, to Regina Moreno and George Frederick Kirchoff in Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated in 1955 from Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, with a degree in engineering physics, and joined the United States Naval Air program at Pensacola, Florida. George served as a Naval Aviator flying a single...

Glyn Raymond Stone

Glyn Raymond Stone

Jul 27, 2020

STONE LILLIAN, ALABAMA Glyn Raymond Stone, age 86 of Lillian, AL was welcomed to his heavenly home on July 27, 2020 after a battle with a lengthy illness. His devotion to his family and the firm belief in the Lord Jesus Christ supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Glyn was born on July 14, 1934 to...

Marilyn Ann Nance

Marilyn Ann Nance

Jul 27, 2020

Marilyn Ann Nance, age 72, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020. Marilyn, also known by some as “St. Marilyn”, was the best Wife, Mom and Grandmother in the whole entire world. She was preceded in death by her father, Waldo Ponder. She is survived by her husband, Chester Nance of Fairhope; daughters, Becky Muir...

Carolyn Virginia Church

Carolyn Virginia Church

Jul 26, 2020

Carolyn Virginia Church, age 89, passed away peacefully at her home in Fairhope, Alabama on Sunday, July 26, 2020. She was born in Citronelle, Alabama on April 30, 1931. She was the daughter of Cecil Boothe and Mary Ruth Gartman Boothe. Her mother died tragically young and her father raised her along with her three sisters and two brothers. She...

Lottie Griffin Lewis

Lottie Griffin Lewis

Jul 25, 2020

Lottie Bell Griffin Lewis, age 86, a native of Butler County, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL,went to be with her savior Saturday, July 25, 2020. Mrs. Lewis was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Fairhope, serving in numerous leadership roles. Lottie was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her loving husband...

Bernice Cherryholmes

Bernice Cherryholmes

Jul 23, 2020

Bernice Cherryholmes, age 95, a native of Michigan and resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Cherryholmes. She is survived by her children, Rose Garnto (Donald), David Cherryholmes, Debbie Cherryholmes and Cathy Martin (Chuck); grandchildren, Tim Richert, Don Richert, Paul Heinmiller (Charlene) Jon Garnto (Jill), Jennifer Joly, Nick...

Evelyn Ann Jamvold

Evelyn Ann Jamvold

Jul 23, 2020

Evelyn Ann Jamvold, age 92, a native of Seneca, KS and a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020. Mrs. Jamvold was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence T. Jamvold; son, Dennis Carl Jamvold; parents, Clement and Catherine Haverkamp; brothers, Albert and Verniss Haverkamp; sisters, Mildred Kelly, Mary Lemke, Lucy Weber, Alice Ann and Betty Haverkamp....

Nancy Louise Burnett

Nancy Louise Burnett

Jul 22, 2020

Nancy Louise Burnett, age 85, a native of Lake County, TN and a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Mrs. Burnett was a member of the UDC and the DAR, Tristan de Luna Chapter. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Robert (Bob) W. Burnett; three children, Georgia Pritchett, Virginia Watson and Yancey...

Linda Renee McCaleb

Linda Renee McCaleb

Jul 21, 2020

Linda Renee McCaleb, age 57, a resident of Elberta, Alabama passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020. She was a graduate of Tate High School, attended Pensacola Junior College and was an employee of Publix Grocery Store in Foley. She is survived by her husband, Roger McCaleb, Elberta, AL; son, Nathaniel “Nathan” McCaleb, Elberta, AL; mother, Joyce Ellis, Cantonment, FL; grandson,...

Lloyd Turner

Lloyd Turner

Jul 21, 2020

Lloyd Lamar Turner, 74, of Fairhope, AL, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence McCue Turner and Hermione Brown Conner Turner, and his uncle Lloyd Jackson “Shebo” Conner. Born April 11, 1946, in Mobile, Alabama, Lloyd was the youngest of three sons to “Tiny” and “Jean.” He graduated...

Minnie Andra Price

Minnie Andra Price

Jul 20, 2020

Minnie Andra Price, age 72, a resident of Elberta, Alabama passed away Monday, July 20, 2020. She was retired from South Baldwin Regional Medical Center as a registered nurse. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph “Bud” Price; daughter, Leslie Samantha Starr; brothers, John Cartwright and Brandon Cartwright. She is survived by son, Chris (Tracy) Price, Elberta, AL;...

Bernice E. Dent

Bernice E. Dent

Jul 19, 2020

Bernice Elsberry Dent, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2020. She was born July 13, 1931, in Lewisburg Alabama, to Helon C. Elsberry and Wyone Elsberry Barton. She graduated from Tarrant High School in 1949. Soon after graduation she moved to Fairhope, AL, where she would remain rooted throughout the rest of her life. She was a...

Betty Ruth Roberts

Betty Ruth Roberts

Jul 19, 2020

Mrs. Betty R. Roberts, age 89, a native of Mississippi and resident of Baldwin County for 55 years, passed away July 19, 2020. Mrs. Roberts retired from Gulf Telephone and was an active member of Oyster Bay Baptist Church. She loved her church family, sang in the choir for 28 years and served in multiple capacities. Mrs. Roberts was preceded...

Billy Edwin Stephens

Billy Edwin Stephens

Jul 19, 2020

Billy Edwin Stephens, age 85, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vaudie and Edwin Stephens. Mr. Stephens is survived by his wife, Mildred “Millie” Stephens; sons, John Stephens and Joe Stephens (Lisa Erdman); grandchildren, Zach Stephens (Stacey Dunn), Chad Stephens...

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